Well, that Gremlins Amiga game certainly wasn't going to be the last time I'd show something off from Hipoonios.
Also, this guide works for the Commodore 64 version of the game, since they're techincally the same despite the difference in hardware.
Also, this guide works for the Commodore 64 version of the game, since they're techincally the same despite the difference in hardware.
Yay! Another Amiga game!
I came across this while making a guide for the Wacky Racers game on NES and thought I might go ahead and show it off. It's kinda hard to find playthroughs of Amiga games on the Internet...unless you know about cubex55, that is!
For some weird reason, the Turbo Terrific is renamed the Varoom Roadster while the Bulletproof Bomb is renamed the Roaring Plenty.
Stage 1
Time to take this game apart.
The races are all side-scrolling stages. You have to finish as high as you can in order to move on. Here, you have to finish in the Top 5. Jump your way to victory and watch out for all those pitfalls.
If you come across one of the other racers or if you're about to come in contact with an enemy, use the drill in front of your car. That'll teach 'em. Also, running into walls will cause damage just like running into enemies, so watch out.
If for some reason that another racer falls into a pit or crosses the finish line before you do, you'll see it on the top of the screen.
At two points in the race, you'll see an arrow pointing downwards. Drop down before making that jump, or you won't make it. Also, the arrows point where you should go at times, so following them is one of the best things in the game you can possibly do.
When you win the race, you'll be able to get a bonus stage where you'll have to make a trap.
Here's how they work: You'll be playing as Dirk Dastardly, you'll have to avoid enemies and follow the arrow at the lower-left corner of the screen to find out where to go so that you can find the trap on the picture that Muttley is holding. When you find one, go back and drop it to where Muttley is standing. He'll take it and do his thing, leaving you free to get the next trap. When you get all the traps before the timer runs out, you've beaten the stage. Now watch your trap at work.
Yes, that green boulder has a punch glove in it.
The races are all side-scrolling stages. You have to finish as high as you can in order to move on. Here, you have to finish in the Top 5. Jump your way to victory and watch out for all those pitfalls.
If you come across one of the other racers or if you're about to come in contact with an enemy, use the drill in front of your car. That'll teach 'em. Also, running into walls will cause damage just like running into enemies, so watch out.
If for some reason that another racer falls into a pit or crosses the finish line before you do, you'll see it on the top of the screen.
At two points in the race, you'll see an arrow pointing downwards. Drop down before making that jump, or you won't make it. Also, the arrows point where you should go at times, so following them is one of the best things in the game you can possibly do.
When you win the race, you'll be able to get a bonus stage where you'll have to make a trap.
Here's how they work: You'll be playing as Dirk Dastardly, you'll have to avoid enemies and follow the arrow at the lower-left corner of the screen to find out where to go so that you can find the trap on the picture that Muttley is holding. When you find one, go back and drop it to where Muttley is standing. He'll take it and do his thing, leaving you free to get the next trap. When you get all the traps before the timer runs out, you've beaten the stage. Now watch your trap at work.
Yes, that green boulder has a punch glove in it.
Stage 2
You have to finish in the Top 4 to continue here.
The satellites are indestructible, though you can use the drill against their lightning bolts to keep from taking unnecessary damage. Jumping over the bolts is faster, though.
If you're at the top of the level when you see an arrow pointing up, that's your cue to jump or risk losing a life.
Now that I've figured it out, the blue balls that bounce up and down fully replenish your health, while the hearts that bounce up and down give you extra lives.
Now it's time for some trap building again. This time, the birds make appearances in these levels. They're jerks; if they touch you, they'll take you all the way to the top of the level and drop you. Yeah, make it harder for me to reach Muttley, I dare you.
The satellites are indestructible, though you can use the drill against their lightning bolts to keep from taking unnecessary damage. Jumping over the bolts is faster, though.
If you're at the top of the level when you see an arrow pointing up, that's your cue to jump or risk losing a life.
Now that I've figured it out, the blue balls that bounce up and down fully replenish your health, while the hearts that bounce up and down give you extra lives.
Now it's time for some trap building again. This time, the birds make appearances in these levels. They're jerks; if they touch you, they'll take you all the way to the top of the level and drop you. Yeah, make it harder for me to reach Muttley, I dare you.
Stage 3
Another Top 4 victory is necessary here.
Watch out for those fish! Time your jumps at the edges right and you won't have to worry about being knocked into a pit and losing a life.
Once you finish high enough, you'll be able to make a guillotine. Nice. When you finish it off (as easy as the stage is), the Red Max gets his.
Watch out for those fish! Time your jumps at the edges right and you won't have to worry about being knocked into a pit and losing a life.
Once you finish high enough, you'll be able to make a guillotine. Nice. When you finish it off (as easy as the stage is), the Red Max gets his.
Stage 4
You'll have to get a bronze trophy for this one...Top 3 only!
If you know where to go, you'll be able to find not one...but two extra lives on the way towards the finish line. Also, you may have to slow down a little bit or time your jumps up the "stairs" and take down some enemies.
The snakes in the trap level are much faster this time around. Other than that, it's not really too hard.
If you know where to go, you'll be able to find not one...but two extra lives on the way towards the finish line. Also, you may have to slow down a little bit or time your jumps up the "stairs" and take down some enemies.
The snakes in the trap level are much faster this time around. Other than that, it's not really too hard.
Stage 5
Unless you can achieve at least the bridesmaid position, you're not gonna make it. Top 2 is required to finish this sucker off.
Don't let the gunk from the sewer vents hit you on the way down. If you can hit them with your drill before they hit the floor, do it. Also, avoid the glops of sewage on the ground. They'll slow you down in a New York minute.
The trap level is as easy as ever.
Don't let the gunk from the sewer vents hit you on the way down. If you can hit them with your drill before they hit the floor, do it. Also, avoid the glops of sewage on the ground. They'll slow you down in a New York minute.
The trap level is as easy as ever.
Stage 6
Leader position or bust.
When you somehow manage to make it past this level, congratulations! You've won!
When you somehow manage to make it past this level, congratulations! You've won!
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